The U.S. Army has confirmed that Tesla’s Cybertruck cannot be imported into Europe by military personnel after German authorities ruled the vehicle fails to meet European Union safety standards.
U.S. Army personnel stationed overseas are normally permitted to ship personal vehicles through Army logistics channels, provided they comply with local regulations. However, the Army Customs Agency said this week that the Cybertruck is not eligible for import into the EU.
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The decision stems from the pickup’s lack of EU type approval and its noncompliance with passive safety requirements, including those designed to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The Cybertruck’s stainless-steel body, with sharp edges and stiff panels, was cited as a major concern.
The German Federal Ministry of Transport rejected a request for an exemption. In a notice, the Army Customs Agency said: “After a legal review, the German Ministry of Transport denied the request, because the Tesla Cybertruck not only fails to meet the EU legal requirements but deviates significantly from them.”
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The ruling means Army Customs will not issue import certificates for the Cybertruck. Personnel who attempt to bring the vehicle into Europe will be required to ship it back to the United States at their own expense.
The agency also noted that the vehicle’s unusual appearance could pose force-protection concerns by attracting unwanted attention.
Source: Electrek
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